Hopkins, who last appeared in MotoGP in 2007, will test the GSV-R in trials in Losail Circuit, Qatar, next month. The 27-year-old rider was given the trust because of Bautista, who will become a single racer Suzuki in MotoGP in 2011, is in the process of injury recovery.
John Hopkins will make a comeback to MotoGP with Suzuki. U.S. rider is getting a chance to appear again in the arena who had raised his name is, as a stopgap Spanish rider, Alvaro Bautista.
Hopkins confirmed Denning told MCN's return as prime official practice at Sepang last week. He said: "We are obliged to follow the race and we need to have a support plan if Alvaro is not fit. In terms of ability, experience and readiness, including John's best racer."
Hopkins became a very big chance after he signed a contract with Crescent Suzuki BSB squad this year, which is commanded by Suzuki MotoGP boss Paul Denning. These trials will be his first action with the GSV-R, since he finished third in the GP of Valencia in 2007, before making a decision to move to Kawasaki bitter.
John Hopkins will make a comeback with Suzuki to MotoGP
